This course is a practical field-oriented guide to wetland delineation. . We will discuss what determines a wetland and how we identify and document wetland vegetation, soils and hydrology during a delineation. We will dig soil pits, identify vegetation, look for signs of hydrology, and physically stake the wetland boundary in the field. In the lab we will discuss accurate reporting and regulatory oversight. This course is intended for beginners.

Instructor: Alice Thompson is a wetland ecologist and owner of “Thompson & Associates Wetland Services”, where she consults on wetland issues and projects.